Life Saving Medal (stamped "BREHMER F.")

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SKU: 02.HAN.0115.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$875 USD

  • Life Saving Medal (stamped "BREHMER F.") Obverse
  • Life Saving Medal (stamped "BREHMER F.") Reverse

Estimated market value:

$875 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: ERNST AUGUST KOENIG VON HANNOVER Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR
  • Size
    36mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was issued between 1847-1866 and is stamped "BREHMER F.".
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Life Saving Medal (stamped "BREHMER F.") is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 17, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_065_096.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears the bust of King August Ernst encompassed by the inscription "ERNST AUGUST KOENIG VON HANNOVER". Below the neck of the bust is the engraver mark "BREHMER F.". The reverse bears the inscription "FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR" (for rescue from danger) within an oak leaf wreath. On a loop for suspension, with a yellow and light blue striped ribbon.

History


The Life Saving Medal was instituted on August 8, 1845 by King Ernst August. The medal was conferred upon individuals who put their own life in peril in order to rescue another person.

The first issue of the medal (1845-1846) features a small head of King Ernst August and bears the engraver name "FICKENSCHER" under the neck of the bust.

The second issue of the medal (1847-1866) features a larger head of King Ernst August and the name "BREHMER F." under the neck.

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